Boston's Official Food Waste Collection Program

WEEK OF 4/21/25: HOLIDAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE

There will be no food waste collection on Patriots' Day, Monday April 21st. Collection Monday through Friday will be delayed by one day for all Boston residents.

CITY OF BOSTON

CURBSIDE FOOD WASTE COLLECTION

The City of Boston has launched a free, weekly curbside food waste collection service for residents.
To be eligible, residents must live in a building with 6 units or fewer, that receives curbside trash collection through the City.

Sign up to participate in Boston's food waste collection program! We will contact you by email when we are able to begin your service.
If you have not heard from us within 2-3 weeks, please contact us to check on your start date and bin delivery.

SIGN UP TODAY!

	FREE for residents who opt-in! Enrollment is limited.
	WEEKLY service on trash day: Recycle all of your food scraps, paper towels, and other compostable items.
	Instead of wasting them, turn your food scraps into CLEAN ENERGY and nutrient-rich COMPOST!

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Your starter kit will be delivered on your first day of service.

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Boston wants to make sure that this program is accessible to all. The following questions are intended to help us promote participation in underserved communities.

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